Federal Drive with Tom Temin

When he's not tooling around the National Capital region on his motorcycle, Tom Temin interviews federal executives and government contractors who provide analysis and insight on the many critical issues facing the Executive branch. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

Former Interior IG’s harassment is a sign of the times
Apr 15, 2025 – 09:11
This EO tells DoD to reform it's acquisition processes
Apr 15, 2025 – 08:15
Veteran self scheduling system for medical appointments stills need a little work
Apr 15, 2025 – 10:00
What do New York, Georgia, and Washington state have in common
Apr 15, 2025 – 11:21
One Congressmen helps out his federal employee constituents
Apr 15, 2025 – 08:31
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 – 46:23
Congress is out on a two-week recess, but that doesn't mean things are quiet on Capitol Hill
Apr 14, 2025 – 09:02
You may never have heard of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, but you might miss it when it’s gone
Apr 14, 2025 – 11:31
Legal questions linger over deferred resignation program as feds feel pressure to accept offer
Apr 14, 2025 – 08:11
You may never have heard of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, but you might miss it when it’s gone
Apr 14, 2025 – 11:31
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Monday, April 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025 – 47:15
Wyden to block CISA nominee over telecom security ‘cover up’
Apr 14, 2025 – 08:26
That rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, what's likely to change
Apr 14, 2025 – 10:09
EPA workforce cuts mean major changes to environmental regulation
Apr 11, 2025 – 12:49
This program may bring ride-sharing to a military base near you
Apr 11, 2025 – 14:16
OPM digitizes federal retirement booklets as part of longtime modernization effort
Apr 11, 2025 – 07:30
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Friday, April 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 – 47:04
EPA takes steps to make sure employees keep returning to the office
Apr 11, 2025 – 06:43
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Thursday, April 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025 – 49:06
The PMA put the ‘M’ back in OMB
Apr 10, 2025 – 10:27
The latest on the 2025 budget resolution
Apr 10, 2025 – 09:53
Pentagon welcomes back troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine, offers back pay
Apr 10, 2025 – 07:56
How the secrecy surrounding DOGE structure impacts its accountability
Apr 10, 2025 – 11:50
Trump’s AI policy shifts focus to ‘high impact’ use cases
Apr 10, 2025 – 09:18
Trump’s picks for OPM, OMB face federal workforce probes from Senate committee
Apr 9, 2025 – 07:44
Trump administration issues new memo on AI acquisition and use
Apr 9, 2025 – 11:25
TZ It takes more to audit federal agencies and programs than DOGE knows
Apr 9, 2025 – 11:52
Federal disaster response is now on GAO’s High Risk List. What to do before another disaster strikes
Apr 9, 2025 – 10:04
The Trump administration is also trying to save money while fighting the many lawsuits regarding agency directives these days
Apr 9, 2025 – 12:14
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025 – 53:29
DHS plans to slash HQ workforce, including AI experts
Apr 8, 2025 – 07:36
What's it like inside the intelligence community anyway
Apr 8, 2025 – 11:20
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025 – 46:24
Contractors feel like they're on the edge of an abyss
Apr 8, 2025 – 10:48
A congressional commission issued a report five years ago to increase national and public service. How those recommendations are playing today
Apr 8, 2025 – 10:25
Treasury gives employees ‘second and final’ chance at deferred resignation offer
Apr 8, 2025 – 07:35
Navy takes next step aiming to standardize and simplify the technology used by sailors
Apr 7, 2025 – 07:38
Congress debates whether tariffs will offset tax cuts as stocks swoon
Apr 7, 2025 – 10:23
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Monday, April 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025 – 49:44
House bill seeks to reverse Trump’s order on collective bargaining at agencies
Apr 7, 2025 – 07:46
How the FCC could change under more White House control
Apr 7, 2025 – 12:36
A big debate starts to boil over federal building architecture
Apr 7, 2025 – 12:28
ODNI orders Intel agencies to include OSINT in their programs and budgets
Apr 4, 2025 – 08:20
Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Friday, April 4, 2025
Apr 4, 2025 – 47:02
Army's Project Convergence evolving to test new technologies and warfighting concepts
Apr 4, 2025 – 08:27
What should the government do about the economy, anyway?
Apr 4, 2025 – 12:22
How internet search algorithms could help critical infrastructure
Apr 4, 2025 – 09:37
HUD pressured a big city housing authority to clean up its act
Apr 3, 2025 – 10:34
DoD’s deferred resignation program available to civilians April 7–14
Apr 3, 2025 – 08:23
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Thursday, April 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025 – 47:19

Recent Reviews

Webster Jammer

Go Tom and Team!

I’ve become a huge fan of Tom and his FNN network of competent and deeply knowledgeable reporters. Without fail, this podcast is my go-to source for accurate and non-biased perspectives and information on all aspects of the federal government and the ecosystems within which it exists. Tom is a hilarious and humane host that doesn’t shy away from asking tough questions and providing deep historical context.
Hgd137

Please remove second half of the episode

The stories are ok until they are over and the next part begins.
Usc33

Excellent presentations

Thank you for the bounty of information. Well communicated (excellent broadcasters) discussing a wide array of topics.
Matt Cactus

Please fix!!

After every episode finishes it begins the lessons learned leadership podcast with a interview with the CEO of Navy Fed Credit Union. Why?! Love this podcast but it is painful to listen to that introduction every single time after the podcast end.